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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Drivethru Hostel Polhena in Polhena offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and tiled floors. Each room includes a shower, ensuring a pleasant stay. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or take a dip in the year-round outdoor swimming pool. Additional amenities include an outdoor seating area, yoga classes, and film nights. Convenient Services: The hostel provides a paid shuttle service, housekeeping, bicycle parking, and free on-site private parking. Reception staff speak English, assisting guests with their needs. Nearby Attractions: Polhena Beach is a 7-minute walk away, while attractions such as Weherahena Buddhist Temple and Kushtarajagala are within 15 km. Koggala Airport is 29 km from the property.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Anna
Australia
“Place was very clean, and beautifully designed. The pool is amazing.” - Sven
Indonesia
“Very clean and modern hostel. Offers a big common area with a nice pool and ping pong table. Beds are comfortable and offer privacy. Breakfast consists of different fruits with oats, eggs or hoppers and is a welcomed variation to dhal...” - Ralph
United Kingdom
“I had a fantastic stay at Drivethru Hostel, with a big thanks to Rusi, the manager. His excellent English really helped, especially his tips on moped rentals and surf lessons. He's clued up on all the local hotspots. The hostel is brilliant -...” - Thomas
United Kingdom
“The place was perfect for me. Staff were all very welcoming and friendly and my room was spotless. They’ve done a great job building the place and the skatepark next door. Lots of spaces to chill with friends or have some peace and quiet alone,...” - Huber
Germany
“Everything was brand new. And super clean. The manager was really nice and pushing social projects in the area. I can really recommend the place. There is a beautiful skatepark around the corner if you are interested in such things.” - Raaqib
Sri Lanka
“The place was nice and so was the operating manager Rusiru, he was a great guy and supportive. Rooms were also clean and tidy. There were additional games like table tennis.” - Nele
Germany
“Super nice new Hostel, so everything super clean and comfortable right now. Spacious dorm, private bed. Breakfast was amazing (porridge+fruit and also bread+veggies, could have both). I was alone due to the new opening, but looked like a nice...” - Vukovic
Sri Lanka
“Clean, pleasant, easygoing, away from the hustle and bustle but within an easy reach of it.” - Kacper
United Arab Emirates
“Amazing local breakfast served for the whole community. Beautiful house. Friendly staff. Affordable prices.” - Jennifer
Germany
“super nice villa which invites you to relax and take a fresh dip in the pool. the staff is amazing and helpful with any wishes you may have. you will enjoy a lovely breakfast.”
Property surroundings
Facilities of drivethru Hostel Polhena
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Live music/performanceAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cooking classAdditional chargeOff-site
- Movie nights
- SnorkellingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Table tennis
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
InternetNo internet access available.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Lockers
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
Reception services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Tile/marble floor
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
Wellness
- Yoga classes
Languages spoken
- English
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.